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Beauty Meets Perfection at Odissi Konark Festival in Houston

Beauty Meets Perfection at Odissi Konark Festival in Houston

BY DR. SANGEETA SAIKIA HOUSTON: The 3rd International Konark Festival concluded in Houston on Saturday, June 8 2019 at Wisdom High School. Dance, music and food of Eastern and Northeastern of India under one roof. This show was the first of its kind, a perfect showcase. More than 300 attendees thoroughly enjoyed this show which […]

Odissi Dance Debut by Meha Chopra Mohapatra: Adding color to the cultural mosaic of Houston

Odissi Dance Debut by Meha Chopra Mohapatra: Adding color to the cultural mosaic of Houston

HOUSTON: The Bayou City is a melting pot of cultures and traditions from all over the world, and the cultural artforms of India play a significant role in shaping this city. One such artform is Odissi, one of the eight ancient classical dances that originated in India. The origins of Odissi in particular, are believed […]

Padma Shri Aruna Mohanty to Perform in Houston

Padma Shri Aruna Mohanty to Perform in Houston

By Rathna Kumar HOUSTON: Padma Shri Aruna Mohanty, Odissi dancer par excellence, will be performing in Houston May 6. Initially trained by eminent Guru Padma Shri Gangadhar Pradhan, Aruna further refined her art under such stalwarts as Guru Pankaj Charan Das, legendary Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra, Sanjukta Panigrahi and Sonal Mansingh. Her devotion, perseverance and commitment […]